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Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat Recipe

A close-up of a moist Starbucks Lemon Loaf, sliced to show the crumb, topped with white glaze and lemon zest.
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Make a moist, intensely flavored lemon loaf at home that tastes just like the Starbucks favorite, complete with a thick, sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • For the Glaze: 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until the sugar is fragrant and moist. This releases the oils for maximum flavor.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just incorporated. A few small lumps are acceptable.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth and thick. Adjust liquid slightly to reach a pourable but thick consistency.
  10. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For the moistest crumb, do not overmix the batter after adding the flour. Mix only until no streaks of dry flour remain.
  • If the top of your loaf starts browning too quickly during baking, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the remaining cook time.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest; bottled juice will not provide the necessary bright flavor.

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